The thing about Heavy Rain
First of all, it’s not a game. I refuse to acknowledge that a few iffy quick time events, or random button presses, or controller movements constitutes a game (unless you consider making eggs, brushing your teeth, changing diapers, and executing the perfect asthma medication inhalation game play). It’s an interactive story, not a game. That being said who is dumb enough to pay $60 for an interactive story. Show me someone that has paid $60 to be privy to a story and I’ll show you someone who is NOT smarter than a fifth grader. (I realize that includes everyone that paid full retail for Heavy Rain, sorry, I was, um, talking about other people, not….you..guys). Anyway!
Let’s just point out what has to happen in order for this IP to work.
Graphics must be top notch: Check
1. Voice Acting must be perfect: not so much
2. Player movement and Camera control must be flawless: saying meh is an understatement.
3. The story must be very intriguing and either; A)be near perfect, or B)have a superb ending: I think anyone who has played this game and is being honest with (him/herself) will admit that the answer to all of the above is no.
I think this would have been something great for SONY to introduce as episodic DLC, or just charge much less for the game to begin with.
In other words Heavy Rain is fail, and while I realize some people will enjoy this game and think I’m an idiot for my take we will have to just agree to disagree.